die Abwahl
Translation
deselection, voting out, removal from office
Examples
Die Abwahl des Präsidenten war eine Überraschung.
Voting the president out of office was a surprise.
Die Mitglieder stimmten für die Abwahl des Vorstands.
The members voted for the removal of the board.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) the voting out of sb. The voting out of the mayor was demanded.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Amtsenthebung, die Entlassung; Antonyms: die Wahl, die Wiederwahl
Etymology
Composed of 'ab-' (away) and 'Wahl' (election). It signifies the act of removing someone from a position through an election.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'ab-' often implies removal or separation. So, it's a 'Wahl' (election) that results in removal.